bsacbob
Administrator (Retired)
- Joined
- Jul 1, 2012
- Location
- Chiang Rai
- Bikes
- Honda CRM-AR 250, Honda CRF 250-L, Suzuki V Strom XT 650 Honda XR250 Baja BMW F650GS
Fantastic two day ride up from Chiang Rai heading up th 109 and then up a very chilly Doi Ang Khan and looping back along the 1178 and back via Wiang Haeng. Best put this on your to do list if you enjoy fast roads and stunning scenery in one of the most Northerly parts of Thailand.
The route:
The ride up Doi Ang Khan was cold and foggy and it was not until we dropped down towards Chiang Dao did we get our first views of the day.
Spectacular views and riding in this area.
Looks like this little guy has already had enough candy
We soon hit the 1178 and i was worried how the CRF-M would cope with the dirt section further along.
The 1178 is a truly great road although you need to keep your eyes open for the many potholes as you climb higher, but you will be rewarded with great views.
The strong Chinese influences can bee seen in many villages along the 1178
Around 20Km from the end of the 1178 the paved surface finishes but it's been graded now and can be easily navigated with a Versys or CB 500
Nice stupa at the end of the 1178
The Beautiful Wat Huai Khrai
Since we reached the 1178 - 1322 junction in record time we decided to ride up to the border and check out border crossing point, interesting area and a number of GH and resorts now appearing in the area.
Fortified Myanmar army point at Lak Taeng with ferocious bamboo fencing which is not likely to stop an invasion any time soon.
Tomb of Zao Kornzurng
Wat Fa Wiang
Large Chinese style cemetery on the 1322
The Cowboy Resort in Wiang Haeng, great place for tired bones to rest for the night, amazing value 200 baht a night
The route:
The ride up Doi Ang Khan was cold and foggy and it was not until we dropped down towards Chiang Dao did we get our first views of the day.
Spectacular views and riding in this area.
Looks like this little guy has already had enough candy
We soon hit the 1178 and i was worried how the CRF-M would cope with the dirt section further along.
The 1178 is a truly great road although you need to keep your eyes open for the many potholes as you climb higher, but you will be rewarded with great views.
The strong Chinese influences can bee seen in many villages along the 1178
Around 20Km from the end of the 1178 the paved surface finishes but it's been graded now and can be easily navigated with a Versys or CB 500
Nice stupa at the end of the 1178
The Beautiful Wat Huai Khrai
Since we reached the 1178 - 1322 junction in record time we decided to ride up to the border and check out border crossing point, interesting area and a number of GH and resorts now appearing in the area.
Fortified Myanmar army point at Lak Taeng with ferocious bamboo fencing which is not likely to stop an invasion any time soon.
Tomb of Zao Kornzurng
Wat Fa Wiang
Large Chinese style cemetery on the 1322
The Cowboy Resort in Wiang Haeng, great place for tired bones to rest for the night, amazing value 200 baht a night
